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Back to School Immunizations: Protecting the Pediatric Patient PopulationVaccinations need to be up-to-date as children head back to school. Pharmacists should be current on the benefits of immunizations as was as the requirements in their region.
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Hereditary Angioedema: The Pharmacist's Role in Team-Based Patient CareAs medication experts, pharmacists are integral to team-based care, providing the requisite knowledge for medication therapy management, as well as initiating, modifying and monitoring drug therapy to benefit patient care.
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Community Pharmacists Play Key Role in Improving Medication SafetyAs trusted community health advisors, pharmacists can promote the safe use of medications and improve clinical outcomes.
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Copayment Level and Drug Switching: Findings for Type 2 DiabetesAmong insured patients with type 2 diabetes, copayments and glycosylated hemoglobin values were associated with increased rates of drug switching.
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2010 Future Pharmacist of the Year: Adrienne GiddensAdrienne Giddens is involved with the advancement of pharmacy at the state and local levels and devotes much of her time to volunteering.
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Insulin Pump Therapy and Continuous Glucose MonitoringInsulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring systems can be invaluable tools for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
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Point-of-Care Testing Offers New OpportunitiesConsider these steps for pharmacists to further evolve their role as the pandemic continues to put pressure on the health care system.
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The Growth of mHealth in Specialty PharmacyMobile technology has helped to facilitate communication between pharmacists, patients, and their caregivers.
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In Indiana HIV Outbreak, Pharmacists Spearhead Disease EducationRecent spike in HIV cases linked to intravenous drug use.
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Revocation of Pharmacist's License Reviewed by Appellate CourtA pharmacist who does not attend his revocation hearing later appeals the decision against him.
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Management of Cold Sores by PrescriptionPharmacists are in a unique position to counsel patients regarding treatment options for cold sores.
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The Future of Specialty Pharmacy Lies in Last-Mile CareSpecialty pharmacy needs to become a results-based industry that delivers superior health outcomes.
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Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances: A Tool to Help Promote Better Patient CareThis study presents the first information available regarding enablement and use by state and area characteristics of electronic prescribing of controlled substances by prescribers and pharmacy systems in from an e-prescribing network.
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The Expanding Role of New Medications in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes MellitusWe examined the prevalence of use and cost impact of DPP-4 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists in people with diabetes.
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Another Look at Failed Alzheimer Disease Drug TrialThe exact etiology of Alzheimer's is unknown, and therefore, no cure exists.
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Clozapine: A Primer For PharmacistsClozapine is an atypical antipsychotic for the treatment of schizophrenia.
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Key Takeaways from Asembia 2018The annual Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit is the largest annual conference in the United States focused on specialty the specialty space.
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Specialty Pharmacy: Increasing Value Through Accountability and CollaborationThis dynamic market is seeing a lot of growth, changes, and challenges. Specialty pharmacists can tackle the tough issues and raise the bar on greater levels of efficiency, accountability, and service while curtailing costs.
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Being Critical as a Critical Care PharmacistCritical care is a rapidly expanding pharmacy specialty, and today's pharmacy student have more opportunities than ever to bceome successful critical care pharmacist.
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Unique Considerations for Specialized Patient Populations for Pharmacies Utilizing Appointment-Based Care Models: Part 2While there is a reasonable body of research on many of the diverse causes of medication nonadherence, there are much fewer data on the effectiveness of various interventions.
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Biosimilars May Change the Treatment Landscape for Inflammatory DiseasesClinician and patient understanding and access considerations represent the most significant hurdles inhibiting the uptake of biosimilars for inflammatory conditions.
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UnitedHealthcare Bars Copay Coupons for Specialty DrugsAccording to a report by Elsevier's Business Intelligence, UnitedHealthcare has announced that pharmacies that are participating in its Designated Specialty Pharmacy network will no longer redeem manufacturer-sponsored coupons.
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Economic Outcomes of Warfarin Discontinuation Among Patients with Atrial FibrillationThis study seeks to determine the economic effects of warfarin discontinuation in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
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What You Need to Know about Hot Tamales CandyBenzidine-based dyes commonly used in pharmaceuticals are also found in popular candy, which may lead to adverse health issues.
